“At the time, I didn't know what forgiveness meant. I wouldn't really know what forgiveness meant for another year, until my pastor, Rick McKinley, happened to spell it out in a sermon. He said that when you forgive, you bear the burden somebody has given you without holding them accountable.”

American author, public speaker, and business owner

Donald Miller is an American author, public speaker, and business owner. He is the CEO of StoryBrand, a marketing company, and is known for writing on faith, God, and self-discovery. He first reached a wide audience with Blue Like Jazz, his New York Times bestselling book. Much of his work blends personal reflection with spiritual themes, and he has also written essays and books that explore belief and identity in direct, accessible prose.